Ralph W. - AA Speaker - "The Greatest Show on Earth: 12-Step Recovery"

[@Celtic_Iron]

One of the best speaker tapes I have heard. This is what Aa is and this is what I want to have. So much hope in this mans words. Grateful for Aa today.

[@ShimonFrankel]

If this is "one of the best" please share who the best are?

[@sharettawalker4703]

Found Ralph W and can't stop listening...6 months clean and sober. Hope is what I have found.

[@RaymondRAYCE]

Amen! Hoping you are still sober.

[@sharettawalker4703]

@@RaymondRAYCE I am! Will celebrate one year on May 3rd.

[@spellmanpat8233]

One year clean today! greetings from buffalo ny

[@lawrenceboyd64]

Spellman Pat 👍 ☺ Happy for you! ODAAT from Houston

[@medicmikerelf3309]

Congratulations 2 You

[@ShimonFrankel]

One of the most fantastic AA speakers of all time

[@mollycote1021]

Absolutely

[@RaymondRAYCE]

"That prison of what I think you think about me..." i felt that in my chest. Wow.

[@belindgo]

Thank you, Truly grateful that God doesn't make misery comfortable~ Bam!!! Keep shinin

[@mumsy54]

Best speaker ever. So relevant and poignant . True, focused and easy to listen to. You are a miracle as we all are.... Thank you and god bless.

[@parrishking4746]

Wow. Been looking for a speaker tape this good for months! Wow.

[@tlathem27]

Wow! I got tears in my eyes listening to this, I am so grateful for this program and people like Ralph and you for posting this tape.

[@KarenMazola]

Outside speaker. Grateful . 🙏truly blessed

[@medicmikerelf3309]

Love this A.A. Speaker 🔈, I Hope Ever1 Christmas Was Great, I So Happy I Lived To See Christmas me and my wife and my 4 kids had COVID-19, And Now I’m 6Years and 4Months and Some Days Sober From Alcohol

[@nancyjhafner5015]

Thank you for sharing this with me my Dearest Best Friend. You shared this when i needed it most.

[@medicmikerelf3309]

@@nancyjhafner5015 Thank You So Much For Reading it My Brotha, Happy New Year 2U And Your Family

[@ZAYAZOfficial]

A great speaker. Thank you for this

[@lukemulock251]

Life Changing. AA is God in disguise.

[@cfdmedicambo68relf7]

Thank God 4, A.A. It Saved My Life, I Was 3 Weeks Sober When I Went Into A.A. And God Kept Me Sober 4Years And Some Months, God Is So Good 2 Us All

[@donisharogers8510]

All the time God is Good

[@medicmikerelf3309]

@@donisharogers8510 God Is So Good 2Us All, I’m Glad I lived 2 See Christmas, Because Me and my wife and my 4 kids was Positive 4 COVID-19, and Now I’m Sober From Alcohol 6Years and 4Months and Some Days

[@cristoirf2]

Thanks very much Ralph and Uploader. God Bless from London!

[@Shadow-kai-57]

By far one of best speakers I've heard in awhile. I should definitely add more enthusiasm in my life lol, but I really enjoyed this one. Hope everyone is okay 🙏.

[@leroyjenkins6791]

First time I ever head this speaker. Yes of course I loved it !

[@jillbecherucci9956]

What a shining example of what AA is truly about and what it can do for people like us. BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD

[@zd829]

The work God has done through this alcoholic is inspiring! God blesses us through this man's sobriety! Thank You God! And Thank You Ralph!

[@squashthatflys988]

best share i have ever heard...

[@brucemitchell9355]

Year and eight months Edmonton Alberta Canada. This stuff works!

[@rajashivan1]

An incredible share!!!! Thank you Ralph

[@wendysilverstein8169]

Love his message.

[@bjperry3709]

Powerful testimony! I love this!

[@livingwater1054]

If interested he facilitate the Never to Early BB Study, on zoom over 400 attendees.

[@SunRose768]

I loved his Message! Awesome!

[@catherineholden318]

AN HONEST SHARE. THANKS RALPH.

[@mikelowry5012]

I love the beginning when he quotes that paragraph from a vision for you .

[@medicmikerelfjr7830]

You Are So Awesome Love Your Message My brother, I Was A Foster Child That Was Mad About My brother Going Home Be4 Me, So A Guy Helping My Foster Mother Fix Up Apartments To Be Rented, "Said You Look Sad Have A Sip Of This Gin" And 7Years To 38years i was a Functional Alcoholic, Be4 My First A.A. Meeting i Had 14days Sober Thank 2 God And A.A. and A Dam good Sponsor I been Sober 1Year 3months and 19days

[@QuintTheSharker]

What a talk.

[@jermainejohnson7026]

Great speaker!

[@Rubber-Vs-Foam]

Great share. I love this program . Im 25.

[@OdomtologyBooks]

Username checks out. Awesome! Check out a Young People's Conference, they are a blast! Blessings to you and yours!

[@Rubber-Vs-Foam]

Odomtology 12-Step Recovery Media. I WILL

[@RaymondRAYCE]

@@OdomtologyBooks lmao their user name is blunt hitter. I guess they need a 12 step call...

[@Betterdayz12]

That was powerful 💪🏾❤

[@kellygookin8164]

Very moving

[@l.c.c1243]

Thank you, your message really helped me tonight. You just said so many things that made me appreciative.

[@JayJohnson-nk1lr]

Great share

[@jrsgarage3244]

Great share love the way didn't brag about amount of wet and dry goods, very straight forward

[@Beemerkid16]

Thanks Ralph.....the road less traveled

[@shanebyers76]

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[@nicolasanturi7894]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 01:03 *🙏 Ralph expresses gratitude for the opportunity to share his experience, strength, and hope at the AA meeting.* 03:28 *💡 Ralph emphasizes the importance of service in Alcoholics Anonymous, acknowledging those who carry the message to those still suffering.* 04:10 *🤝 Ralph warmly welcomes new members to the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous, highlighting its transformative power.* 06:17 *📚 Ralph shares his background, upbringing, and early struggles with feelings of inadequacy despite outward success.* 15:07 *💬 Ralph reflects on the progression of his alcoholism, starting with social drinking and escalating to daily use, denial, and self-justification.* 18:52 *🚗 Ralph recalls buying cars, making a few payments, then having them repossessed due to alcohol-induced financial mismanagement.* 19:35 *📉 Ralph reflects on his baffling inability to see the destructive impact of alcohol on his life while actively drinking.* 20:59 *🚶 Ralph shares a humorous anecdote illustrating his denial and reluctance to acknowledge the severity of his alcoholism.* 21:37 *💍 Ralph's wedding day becomes a disastrous manifestation of his alcoholism, leading to regrettable consequences.* 23:23 *📚 Ralph discusses the familiarity and personal resonance he finds in the concept of "pitiful and incomprehensible demoralization" from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.* 25:21 *🏠 Ralph reflects on the profound impact of his alcoholism on his roles as a father and husband, leading to feelings of inadequacy and endangerment.* 26:43 *💰 Ralph describes the progressive nature of his alcoholism, leading to increasingly destructive behaviors, such as stealing from his family.* 31:52 *📖 Ralph discovers personal parallels with the stories in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, allowing him to relate to and find meaning in the recovery journey.* 35:43 *😔 Ralph reflects on reaching a point of deep misery and remorse, leading him to seek help and embark on his path to recovery.- **18:22** 🚗 Ralph recounts how alcohol fueled irresponsible financial decisions, like repeatedly buying cars he couldn't afford.* 19:35 *🤯 Ralph reflects on the inability to recognize the destructive impact of alcohol while actively drinking, highlighting the clarity that sobriety brings.* 20:46 *💔 Using a humorous anecdote, Ralph illustrates the denial and rationalization that often accompany addiction, likening it to his own behavior.* 21:23 *🎩 Ralph shares a pivotal moment in his life when alcohol ceased being a luxury and became a necessity, leading to disastrous consequences even on his wedding day.* 23:08 *📚 Ralph discusses the familiarity of alcoholics with "pitiful and incomprehensible demoralization," emphasizing the profound impact of hitting rock bottom.* 24:39 *💔 Ralph delves into the heart-wrenching realities of his alcoholism, describing moments of desperation and betrayal towards his family.* 26:29 *💰 Ralph shares how his addictive behavior progressed, leading to increased dishonesty and theft from loved ones.* 28:47 *🏠 Ralph recounts the culmination of his destructive behavior, resulting in eviction and the collapse of his family life.* 32:03 *📖 Ralph's breakthrough comes when he identifies with the experiences of others in Alcoholics Anonymous, realizing the parallels between his own life and the stories in the Big Book.* 37:38 *💡 Recovery is about taking responsibility for your own journey and tapping into a greater source of power.* 38:07 *🌱 In Alcoholics Anonymous, the worse off you are when you enter, the better your chances of recovery.* 39:19 *💬 Alcoholics Anonymous provides a platform for sharing experiences and understanding one's unique struggles with addiction.* 41:25 *🚪 The focus of AA is not to scare individuals away but to offer a message of hope and transformation.* 44:26 *🔍 AA is not just about abstaining from alcohol or drugs; it's about accessing a source of power to facilitate personal growth and change.* 46:15 *🌱 AA empowers individuals to transform their lives and become positive influences in their communities.* 47:24 *🛤️ Recovery is a journey marked by personal growth, renewed relationships, and the ability to live a fulfilling life.* 50:29 *💫 Spiritual transformation in AA often occurs gradually, through a series of experiences and personal growth.* 53:13 *🎁 AA provides opportunities for unexpected blessings and transformations in both personal and family life.* 55:22 *🌟 AA members uniquely support each other, offering understanding, guidance, and hope to those in need.* 55:51 *🤝 AA meetings offer the opportunity to witness and participate in the transformation of individuals and families.* 56:48 *🌟 Being part of Alcoholics Anonymous is seen as a significant and life-saving endeavor.* 57:29 *🔥 Enthusiasm is regarded as a crucial ingredient for success in recovery and attracting others to the program.* 58:52 *😄 Sobriety in AA offers a fulfilling life filled with activities, laughter, and meaningful connections.* 59:37 *💖 The speaker expresses profound love and gratitude for Alcoholics Anonymous and its transformative power.* Made with HARPA AI

[@joeymontana2841]

Wow woah wow amazing speach

[@anthonymichaelkerr5761]

Thanks for memory lane. Made me cry 😂😭 cause I know the truth about my defect of character and my dumb actions while high and drunk. Really appreciate this hour. Blessed 🙏 be the believer. If no one told you they love you today then I love you past heaven lyph

[@livingwater1054]

This speaker facilitates a BB Study, on Sundays , Never to Early BB Study on zoom.

[@johngarcia8827]

This is chilling. Because it's me

[@CandiceKreidel]

😂that sounds amazing doing whatever the hell I wanna do❤ thank you for sharing ❤❤❤❤

[@MustangCoupe1951]

For my money, Ralph is the best. For the first 5 minutes at The Rock I thought this little black man from L.A. ain't got nothing I need or want. See, I've got a wonderful sponsor named Paul from Creston, Iowa, Puerto Rico, Richmond, and Atlanta. I don't need this lame dude. About 15 minutes in, naw... about 7 minutes, Ralph had me, and his words, just like Paul's words ring in my head and in my heart again and again. Any moment that the light grows dim, I think of the men and women of Alcoholics Anonymous hits me at the speed of thought, and I am okay. Life is okay. No obstacle is something which makes me tremble; I haven't trembled in a long time - for me it's been 4,712 days, one day at a time since the last time I became thirsty. I've had vicious bottoms in sobriety but never did I think for a long minute that I cannot handle this. That what this deal has meant to me. The light has never burned brighter. That's just what it has meant to me, and a few million others just like me, and Ralph W from South Central L.A. - Watts.

[@RaymondRAYCE]

This little black man... lmaooo. Thas racist.

[@diegoalvarado916]

Keep coming back

[@taylorgavinchuk2285]

this one's a real beauty

[@Mandalas12]

Where? I want to find this AA chapter. What’s being served in my location is NOT AA!

[@Sinaloa_Cartel]

8:20 and on. Says it all

[@jayc326]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@penmarlam]

But they won't let you say email - you have to phone (which I don't do) so your just an alcoholic without help

[@diegoalvarado916]

Go to a meeting then

[@lisadawnperry8898]

🎉

[@roberthenry7751]

Yrs

[@chastityr.heitzman9568]

🤗

[@medicmikerelfjr7830]

You Are So Awesome Love Your Message My brother, I Was A Foster Child That Was Mad About My brother Going Home Be4 Me, So A Guy Helping My Foster Mother Fix Up Apartments To Be Rented, "Said You Look Sad Have A Sip Of This Gin" And 7Years To 38years i was a Functional Alcoholic, Be4 My First A.A. Meeting i Had 14days Sober Thank 2 God And A.A. and A Dam good Sponsor I been Sober 1Year 3months and 19days